Leonard Treherne Schroeder Jr.

The First Ally Soldier to Step Onto the Beach of Normandy During the D-Day Invasion was Leonard Treherne “Max” Schroeder Jr. He Survived and was Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart.

On June 6th, 2,501 Americans and 1,913 Allies were among the 4,414 Allied casualties. Long believes the figure appears low because we’re used to seeing estimates of the total number of D-Day deaths, which includes fatalities, wounded, and missing. Did you know who was the First Soldier to step onto the beaches of Normandy during […]

The First Ally Soldier to Step Onto the Beach of Normandy During the D-Day Invasion was Leonard Treherne “Max” Schroeder Jr. He Survived and was Awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. Read More »